Richard Band

Richard Band

Richard Band is the author of Contrary Investing, in addition to numerous investment monographs. He has appeared on financial radio and TV and has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Forbes and other leading publications. Richard graduated from Yale University, magna cum laude, and has been a respected investment commentator since 1982.

Recent Articles

Will Apple’s Weakness Hobble the Bull?

By Richard Band

So far it hasn't. But if another big name -- such as Amazon -- breaks down, watch out because investors could quickly turn defensive.

A Good Value Is Getting Hard to Find

By Richard Band

Don't get suckered into buying expensive stocks just because everyone else is. You can find some good stocks, but be very careful in this frothy market.

3 Tips for Digging Up Safe Junk Bonds

By Richard Band

Even at historic low yields, these bonds belong in your portfolio because all are not garbage. Here are some guidelines for income investors.

4 Ways to Invest in What You Know for 2013

By Richard Band

We didn't fall off the fiscal cliff, but Congress still has plenty to decide in the coming months. Use these guidelines instead of trying to predict the future.

5 Mistakes You Don’t Have to Make in 2013

By Richard Band

Even Warren Buffett slips up sometimes. But if you follow these five basic rules and use common sense, you’ll be richer for it in 2013.

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